2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 710 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, 1% of the 710 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2009 chevy Cobalt. Over past 6 months, on a couple of occasions: ignition switch would not turn off. I had to select ign switch on/off several times before engine would switch off and I could remove key. Sept 21 parked at hotel to check in. Returned to car- started normally. I parked car at room ignition switch would not turn off. Key jammed in ignition. I had to disconnect battery to shut off car. Upon return home car taken to dealer-ignition switch,collar and key removed/replaced. Dealer service mgr stated had several of these and mechanic familiar with replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #10361530, filed 2010-10, 61,500 miles“The battery continues to die and it causes the default factory alarm to lock the car. The keys are always getting stuck in the ignition. Right now im locked out the vehicle. The extra key can't unlock the doors (cant override the alarm lock).”
NHTSA complaint #10379785, filed 2011-01, 6,325 miles“I went to shut off my car saturday night, may 28th and was unable to remove key had to remove battery cable to shut car off. Dealer familiar with problem . Apparently at least 200$ solution. This has happened to other folks also.”
NHTSA complaint #10403777, filed 2011-05“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at approximately 50 MPH, the two doors unlocked independently. The contact did not specify which two doors experienced the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10676741, filed 2015-01, 55,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact states that the door handle broke. The muffler fell off of the vehicle while driving 35 MPH. Two months later, the gear shift was broke. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The gear shift was repaired; however, the contact was unable to shift into fifth gear. The weather was not a factor. On february 17, 2010, the power steering failed and the steering wheel began pulling to the left which made it difficult for the driver to maneuver the steering wheel to the right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10316890, filed 2010-03, 7,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
261 complaintsSteering
206 complaintsElectrical system
151 complaintsAir bags
72 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsWheels
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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